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Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
1836
1927.59
Plaster with wash
Artist/Maker: Unidentified Artist

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Bottle

Bottle
Object name 
Bottle
Date 
1898-1900
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
2 1/4 x 1 in. diameter
Description 
This tiny glass bottle has a cork top wrapped in gold foil. The label reads "Colgate & Co./ New York/ Antiseptic Dental Powder/ For Cleansing and Whitening the Teeth". On the back is a tax revenue stamp for 1898 and a rubber stamp for 1900.
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.703
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.